Is an Electronic Signature Valid?
In Denmark, electronic signatures are valid and legally binding, as long as they meet certain requirements and conditions established in legislation. The Danish rules on electronic signatures are primarily regulated by the EU's eIDAS Regulation (Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services), which aims to create a uniform legal basis for electronic signatures and identification throughout the EU.
According to Danish law, electronic signatures are just as valid as traditional handwritten signatures if they meet certain requirements for authenticity, integrity, and identification. It is important to note that there may be specific conditions that must be met for a signature to be valid in different industry areas in Denmark; for example, a requirement may be that you must be registered as an authorized signatory in the company in question. Therefore, it is always good to know that your electronic signatures at ePact comply with applicable legal requirements and standards, but to seek legal advice for the contract you are about to sign if there are any questions of doubt. You can do this through ePact by going to 'Send to advisor' when you receive a document for signature.
Requirements for the signature: Integrity: The signature must be linked to the document in a way that ensures the document's integrity, meaning it cannot be changed after signing. Authenticity: It must be possible to verify that the signature belongs to the right person or entity. Identification: There must be documentation that the person or entity has accepted the terms and conditions in the document in question. Legal formal requirements: Electronic signatures must meet any legal requirements or standards set by the legislation in the relevant jurisdiction.
Digital signatures have become the norm among lawyers, auditors, HR, and the majority of Danish businesses. They are therefore considered to be more professional than traditional handwritten signatures.
In addition to this, it is far more difficult to forge digital signatures versus handwritten signatures. At ePact, you can easily and quickly access affordable digital signatures.
